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Old Operating Theatre Museum and its collection

Old Operating Theatre Museum
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The Old Operating Theatre Museum and Herb Garret is one of the oldest surviving operating suites (dating from 1822) and a museum of surgical history. The museum consists of the operating suite that was used in the days before anesthetics and antiseptic surgery and the herb garret to store and cure herbs used in healing. Besides this, Old Operating Theatre Museum displays artefacts that reveal the horrors of medicine and objects on medieval monastic health care, Florence Nightingale, nursing, medical and herbal medicine and the history of St Thomas’s, Guy's Hospital and Evelina Children's Hospital.

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Old Operating Theatre Museum
9A St Thomas' Street
The Old Operating Theatre Museum
SE1 9RY London

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Visitor information Old Operating Theatre Museum

Opening hours

Monday Closed
Tuesday Closed
Wednesday Closed
Thursday
10:30 – 17:00
Friday
10:30 – 17:00
Saturday
10:30 – 17:00
Sunday
10:30 – 17:00
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Admission

0 – 5Free
6 – 16£5.50
17 – 60£9.00
61+£7.00
CarersFree
Disabled£7.00
Family£20.00
Students 17+£7.00

Family (2 adults, 2 children): £18.00, additional child, £1 each

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Facilities

Museum shop
Child-friendly

Location & Map

9A St Thomas' Street, London

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Exhibitions

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Old Operating Theatre Museum Reviews

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  • Apollo's Insights AI-Generated

    The Old Operating Theatre Museum in London offers visitors a glimpse into medical history. Located in the attic of St Thomas' Church, this museum showcases Europe's oldest surviving operating theater. Many visitors appreciate the well-preserved historical setting and find the exhibits informative and thought-provoking. The museum's collection of surgical instruments and medical artifacts from the 19th century provides insight into early surgical practices and medical education. Some reviewers mention that the steep, narrow staircase to access the museum can be challenging for those with mobility issues. The space is relatively small, which some find adds to its atmospheric charm, while others feel it can get crowded during busy times. Guided talks and demonstrations are often highlighted as particularly engaging and informative. However, a few visitors note that the content can be graphic and may not be suitable for all audiences. Overall, the Old Operating Theatre Museum is generally regarded as an educational and intriguing experience for those interested in medical history, offering a unique perspective on the evolution of surgical practices.

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